Sr. HR Generalist

St. Catherine University; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Free tuition

403b retirement plan

Job summary

St. Catherine University is seeking a Sr. HR Generalist to partner with faculty, staff and leaders across the institution.

The role manages employee relations matters under two collective bargaining agreements, collaborating with the Employee Relations Manager to investigate complex issues and advise on corrective action. Responsibilities include performance management, onboarding, job descriptions updates, and benefits questions, in partnership with HR colleagues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is required or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible HR experience with 3+ years in employee relations.
• Knowledge of employment laws including Title VII, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and Minnesota law.
• Experience leading workplace investigations and documenting findings and corrective action.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Receive and assess employee concerns and route them per policy and union agreements.
• Lead workplace investigations from intake to resolution and advise on outcomes.
• Advise managers on corrective action and support documentation like warnings and PIPs.
• Prepare grievance responses and interpret contract language for two represented groups.
• Maintain confidential case records, analyze trends, and suggest policy or training changes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on complex employee issues.
• Meet with department leaders to identify staffing, performance, and retention concerns.
• Conduct exit interviews and stay interviews and report turnover trends.

Skills

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Performance management

HR policy guidance

Salary data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sr. HR Generalist

Division: Human Resources

Department/Office: Human Resources

Advertisement: The Human Resources Department at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full-time Sr. HR Generalist position.

The Senior HR Generalist is an experienced, trusted HR partner to faculty, staff and leaders across the institution. Working closely with the Employee Relations Manager, the Senior Generalist independently manages a share of the employee relations caseload, including complaints, investigations, corrective action and grievances under two collective bargaining agreements. The role also supports performance management, job description updates, onboarding, and benefits and leave questions, in partnership with HR colleagues across multiple disciplines. This is an opportunity to help shape an HR team as it builds consistent, fair practices.

Responsibilities

• Receive and assess employee concerns and complaints, and route them according to policy and the collective bargaining agreements.
• Independently lead workplace investigations from intake to resolution, including complex and sensitive matters, and recommend outcomes to the Employee Relations Manager.
• Advise managers on corrective action, and support documentation such as warnings and performance improvement plans.
• Prepare grievance responses, interpret contract language for the two represented employee groups, and advise managers on contract compliance.
• Maintain accurate, confidential case records, analyze trends, and recommend policy or training changes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers across the institution on complex employee issues.
• Meet regularly with department leaders to identify staffing, performance and retention concerns.
• Conduct exit interviews and stay interviews, and report trends that affect turnover.
• Interpret HR policies and guide managers on consistent application.
• Coordinate the annual performance review cycle across the institution.
• Coach managers on setting expectations, giving feedback and documenting performance.
• Guide managers through performance improvement plans and follow up on progress.
• Work with managers to gather information and draft or update position descriptions.
• Pull and analyze market data from salary surveys, such as CUPA-HR, for new and existing positions.
• Prepare pay recommendations for offers, promotions and reclassifications, including internal equity checks, for review by the VP of Human Resources. Help managers understand pay decisions.
• Answer general benefits questions and refer complex issues to the Sr Benefits Specialist.
• Provide backup coverage for the Sr Benefits Specialist during open enrollment and absences.
• Identify potential leave and accommodation needs, and connect employees and managers with the Sr Benefits Specialist.
• Deliver training to managers and employees on policies, performance management and workplace conduct.
• Support new employee orientation and onboarding, and serve as a resource and mentor to HR colleagues.
• Lead HR projects and process improvements, such as policy updates and manager training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, psychology or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible HR experience, including at least 3 years handling employee relations matters.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, including Title VII, FMLA, ADA, FLSA and Minnesota employment law.
• Demonstrated experience leading workplace investigations and documenting findings and corrective action.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• HR experience in higher education, including work with faculty and academic leaders.
• Experience in a unionized environment, including grievances and contract interpretation.
• Formal training in workplace investigations.
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, SHRM-CP, PHR or a comparable HR certification.
• Experience coaching managers on performance management.

Compensation

Annual wage is $62,192 - $87,048 depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid "gift" days when the University is closed.
• Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan access
• Accrued sick time

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE.

Equal Opportunity

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of all religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at [e-mail] or 651-690-6565.